Jon teaches Mo all about the retro arcade classic – Bank Panic! Wild West shooting action at its finest! Sega introduced this game to arcades in 1984 which was arguably one of the very first first-person shooters ever! Retro gaming is making a huge comeback and here at GenXGrownUp we love to bring you the… Continue reading GenXGrownUp RePlays Bank Panic!
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Atari 8-bit Computer Favorites – GXG Live
The Atari 8-bit line of home computers were my introduction to the wonderful world of home computing — and a worthy successor to the Atari 2600 as my primary gaming device. In this live stream I share some of my favorites from the system. Play at Archive.org » goo.gl/PG6seN Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast… Continue reading Atari 8-bit Computer Favorites – GXG Live
Exploring the Atari 7800’s Game Catalog – GXG Live
The Atari 7800 was an Atari console I entirely missed growing up. I was already into the 8-bit computers by the time it launched, so these versions of 80s classics are entirely new to me. Come along for the adventure as I take a first look at what made the 7800 ProSystem so different from… Continue reading Exploring the Atari 7800’s Game Catalog – GXG Live
Two Staple Gold: Brave and the Bold #148
If anyone else is hungover from last night’s company Christmas party, please raise your hand. Only me? Ah well, it’s all good. I may have landed myself on the naughty list for my ill advised shenanigans with the xerox machine but I’m still chock full of holiday cheer! Jolly would be a good word to… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: Brave and the Bold #148
Two Staple Gold: House of Mystery #148
House of Mystery has long been associated with horror but it actually featured superhero stories from #143- #173. Martian Manhunter aka J’onn J’onzz was the main attraction for the majority of that span. He’s always confused me a little. Not the character overall but rather his popularity. The dude is a straight up heavy hitter… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: House of Mystery #148
Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Gets a Price and New Launch Date
Today Nintendo announced some updates regarding the Nintendo Switch Online Service and its subsequent features, availability, and launch window. Originally slated for 2017, Nintendo Switch’s online service will cost $20 per year and will launch in 2018 (exact date not known yet). The publisher confirmed that playing Switch games online will be free until the… Continue reading Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Gets a Price and New Launch Date
Who is that masked Bat-man?!?
So much has changed over the last 30 years. We digest content in such a different way than ever before. One of the things that is truly a product of a bygone past is Saturday morning cartoons. If you read my bio here you will see they have always been a big part of my… Continue reading Who is that masked Bat-man?!?